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If only I had never had the boating accident where they were all lost.

Cryin shame.

The Kimber K6S deserves a look. Available in 2", 3", and 4" versions.
6 shot capacity in a frame just slightly bigger than a J-frame S&W.

Too bad the cylinder looks ugly with those flats and they fail to make an adjustable sight version. Otherwise, they could be on to something.

I've had a couple SP-101s and I have a S&W M60 3" now. With full power loads, they are a f-ing handful, the S&W worst of all, but for me, any gun with a rubber grip and significant recoil is kind of a problem. Can't argue with accuracy. My first SP-101 was a .38 special, the most recent a .357. I used to shoot gopher mounds on the hill across the creek at 175 yards. They were 6-8 inches across, about 3-4 inches high from my angle. Hittin' 'em, or slightly above or below, was regular enough to make me think that whackin' some a-hole in the chest would not be a problem with some +P+ .38s I cooked up. The S&W will hold 2" for 5 shots at 50 yards with a rest with Federal's 125 grain full power JHP ammo. Sucks to shoot, but it'd suck worse to be shot with.

With that for when I want it, I'm actually going the other way, shopping for a heavier framed .357. No rush.

We've had both the 2 and 3 inch SP101s and prefer the shorter one. They buck & beller some but it is nothing a grown man can't handle.

There are several adjustable sight versions. https://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/revolver?layer&cat=480

And you're comparing the beauty of the Kimber K6S to what, the LCR? Damn.

Hey good for them, adjustable sights and all. I didn't know they'd started that. Still, that's one ugly gun with the goofy cylinder and latch. Sights look good though. As far as the LCR goes in comparison, they could be siblings of ugliness.

I have an SP101 and love it. Now here comes something I may regret typing!

Just for grins I bought a Taurus 605 just to see if I would hate it, but quite the opposite. That little revolver has been super reliable and I can make head shots at 10 yards on demand. The factory grips weren't so good, so I changed them out for Hogue grips.

Doing yard work, running to the store, its a great little gun that drops into a pocket with ease.

I had a Taurus 605 that I traded to my brother, I had no issues with it and I don't think that he has any issues with it either. It seems to be a good little revolver.

I bought a SP101 3” .357 many years ago. It’s a good thing it’s stainless, because with all the carry time it’s had a blue gun would be naked by now!

I run .38’s for fun and carry 180 gr Black Talons from my very last box while woods roaming and no rifle along. The 180’s recoil is much more tolerable than anything lighter. Often I’ll carry a snake shot round during summer scouting trip for those icky encounters...... A small set of Hogue finger groove grips really help with solid handling and recoil control.

A bow hunting pard carries a S&W 5” 60 and does well with it.

I bought a SP101 3” .357 many years ago. It’s a good thing it’s stainless, because with all the carry time it’s had a blue gun would be naked by now!

I run .38’s for fun and carry 180 gr Black Talons from my very last box while woods roaming and no rifle along. The 180’s recoil is much more tolerable than anything lighter. Often I’ll carry a snake shot round during summer scouting trip for those icky encounters...... A small set of Hogue finger groove grips really help with solid handling and recoil control.

A bow hunting pard carries a S&W 5” 60 and does well with it.

A buddy latched on to a 2-1/2" model 19. I was shocked at how easy it was to shoot with full house 357 loads.

The Kimber K6s is a darling of a shooter. You'd really be doing your self a disservice if you didn't at least go fondle one. It is a well put together little piece.

Just bought one of these off of gunbroker, Ruger's model 15707. They were announced by Lipsey's in the spring but are only just starting to hit dealers' shelves now. Wouldn't mind it in a stainless version at all but the blue and old style wood grip inserts as well as the overall design trip a lot of triggers for me.

https://ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/15707.html




To be honest I had to talk myself into gambling on it. Have had two bad experiences in a row with the 4" barrel version, Ruger seems to be having a difficult time mounting barrels on their SP101 that are in line with the frame. We'll see how this one goes. If it's straight as an arrow then I'll shout hallelujah, if not but it's not too horrible I may live with it or not, at the very least I could certainly get my money out of it.

This is the one you really want.

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